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Massacre at Mystic
also known as the battle of mystic fort, during this massacre the Connecticut colonists set fire to a pequot fort. -
The Scalp Act
a act that stated that if anyone brought in a Native American scalp above the age of 12 would be given 150 pcs of gold -
Boston tea party
The Boston tea party was a protest against the taxation of American people by the British empire, during this protest American revolutionaries dressed as native Americans and dumped the tea on a British ship overboard. -
the battle of Lexington
the battle of lexington was politically disruptive for the British empire. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
started the American revolutionary war -
the declaration of independence is signed
the second continental congress voted and agreed to sign the declaration of independence -
The Winter at Valley Forge
revolutionary forces encamp for winter -
The Winter at Valley Forge
after the revolutionaries failed to retake Philadelphia general George Washington lead an army of 12,000 men into valley forge -
Benedict Arnold turns traitor
a revolutionary war hero turns traitor -
The Battle of Cowpens
ended in a devastating defeat for Britain -
Article of Confederation are Ratified
the articles of confederation were adopted by the continental congress on nov 15 1777 but weren't ratified until march 1 1781 -
the battle of Yorktown
was proved to be a decisive battle of the revolution -
The 3/5ths Compromise
a compromise that states that 3/5 of a states enslaved populous count for direct taxation in the House of Representatives. -
the constitution is ratified
when New Hampshire became the ninth of the 13 states that ratified the constitution the constitution became the official framework of the us. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
this was the first presidential inauguration in the history of the us, it took place in New York. george Washington won. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
this farewell address was made after George Washington served the us for 20 years before his retire. -
the death of George Washington
George Washington died on dec 14 1799 of a throat infection -
Election Day, 1800
Thomas Jefferson won against John Adams by 8 votes -
Marbury vs. Madison
Madison won 4-0 on the decision if it was ok for him to not deliver the commissions -
Slave Trade Ends in the United States
a federal law made it illegal to import captive people from Africa to the us -
Battle of Tippecanoe
fought in Indiana between native Americans and American soldiers -
The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere
during the war of 1812 the use constitution sinks guerriere -
The Battle of Baltimore
a battle between the US and the British, fought between land and sea -
The Battle of New Orleans
the last major armed engagement between us and Britain -
The Missouri Compromise
a law that tried to address tensions over slavery -
The Election of Andrew Jackson
democratic president, won both popular and electoral -
Indian Removal Act
a law by Andrew Jackson which allowed the natives to trade land with the Americans, some resisted while others went quietly -
Nat Turner Rebellion
an enslaved man leads a rebellion against his captors which leads to a massacre of 200 slaves -
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Trail of Tears
a forced emmigration of native Americans away from their ancestral lands to Oklahoma. -
Mexico loses California, New Mexico, and Arizona
Mexico signs a treaty which gives America California, New Mexico, and Arizona. -
The Fugitive Slave Act
required slaves to be returned to their owner even in a free state -
Dred Scott Decision
a case against an enslaved man that lasted 10 years which the decision of gave anti slavery advocates a boost. -
The Dead Rabbits Riot
a gang war that was between an Irish gang and the bowery boys -
Abraham Lincoln Elected President
after his election Abraham Lincoln wrote the emancipation proclamation freeing slaves in southern states -
South Carolina secedes from the United States
the first state to secede, South Carolina seceded because of the freedom of slaves in southern states -
The First Battle of Bull Run
a battle between union and confederate forces -
Emancipation Proclamation
an article that led to slaves being freed. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
union vs confederate, considered the most important battle in the civil war -
13th Amendment
the 13th amendment states "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." -
The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse
Robert e lee surrenders to grant -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
an American white supremacist group that was formed from confederate veterans -
14th Amendment
no state shall make a law which abridges the rights or immunities of citizens in the us -
15th Amendment
gave African men the right to vote -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
standards success made John D. Rockefeller the worlds first billionaire -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
Alexander creates the worlds first phone capable of transmitting audio long distance. -
Battle of Little Bighorn
the most significant action of the great Sioux war which resulted In the loss of the us' forces. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
led to the creation of Oklahoma territory -
Battle of Wounded Knee
the massacre of nearly 300 Lakota people by us soldiers. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
ellis island officially opens their first immigration station, 700 immigrants passed through ellis the day the immigration station -
Plessy vs. Ferguson
a case in which the Supreme Court said that segregation is not unconstitutional -
The sinking of the USS Maine
an explosion sank a us ship on the harbor of Cuba -
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Battle of the Philippines
an insurrection of filipino revolutionaries against the Mexican rule -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
an American fairy tale that became a mass media sensation -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
founded by the joining of j.p Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, and Charles Schwab, u.s. steel is the worlds 38th largest steel producer -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
Franklin D Roosevelt became president after the assassination of McKinley. Franklin is the youngest president in us history. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
a series of books detailing standard oils exploitations -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
the foundation of an American motor company -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
allows congress to levy an income tax -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
later called china cove, this immigration station took up residence on the northern side of this island. later it became a big part of immigration for asian people seeking refuge -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
allowed voters to vote in senators -
KDKA goes on the air from Pittsburgh
the worlds first radio station goes on air -
Sacco and Vanzetti arrested for armed robbery and murder
two anarchists are wrongly convicted of murder -
1st Miss American Pageant
a beauty pageant that was made to extend peoples stay in New Jersey. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
senator John kendrick starts an investigation into this scandal -
1st Winter Olympics Held
taking place on the French alps spectators watched athletes ski and bobsled, Norway won almost all awards. -
The Great Gatsby published by F. Scott Fitzgerald
a book about the tragic life of a millionaire -
Scopes Monkey Trial
a trial on a teacher teaching evolution in school -
Charles Lindberg completes solo flight across the Atlantic
Charles Lindberg flies from New York to France -
The Jazz Singer debuts (1st movie with sound)
this movie got sound by using Warner brothers "vitaphone" -
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
the murder of seven Irish members of Chicagos north Side gang -
Black Tuesday (Stock Market Crash)
investors traded 16 million in a day causing a crash -
The Empire State Building Opens
its name is derived from the nickname for New York